ALPHA NURSERY 
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ALPHA, ILLINOIS 
PLANT A HEDGE. .. 
Amoor River 
Privet 
Makes a 
Fine, 
Hardy 
Hedge 
Special 
12 to 18 in. 
Plants 
80c per 12 
$6.00 per 100 
2 to 3 ft. 
Plants 
$1.20 per 12 
$10.00 per 100 
AMOOR RIVER PRIVET 
This is the hardy type of privet so much used for hedges. Has glossy green foliage 
which hangs on very late in the fall. This variety of Privet can be trimmed at any 
time into any shape. Plant Amoor Privet no matter where you live, it will increase 
the value of your place. 
BRIDAL WREATH (Spirea Van Houttei) 
Grandest of Spireas, one of the best of shrubs; complete fountain of pure white 
bloom in May and June. The foliage and bush shape is ornamental the year round. 
Fine for tall hedge or screen. Also much used for foundation planting. 
Special—12-18 in. Plants 90c per 12 
2- 3 ft., 20c each; 6 for $1.00 10 for $1.50 
3- 4 ft., 40c each; 3 for $1.00 6 for $1.90 
JAPANESE BARBERRY 
The finest of all the Barberries, grown in compact form, spiny stems, foliage fine 
and dense, changing to brilliant red in fall, the clusters of red berries hanging on all 
winter. Much used for hedge and borders. Considered by many to be the most 
valuable foreign shrub grown. This Barberry is recommended by the Government. 
It does not have the wheat rust. 
Special—12-18 in. Plants 80c per 12; $6.00 per 100 
3 yr. 18-24 in., 30c each; $2.50 per 10 
CHINESE ELM 
The Chinese Elm is a very good fast growing tall hedge or screen plant. Very fast 
growing. Will stand hot weather. 5-6 ft. whips, 30c each. 2 to 3 ft. plants, 50c for 
10 plants; $2.00 for 50; $3.00 per 100. 
PERSIAN LILAC 
This is a fast, early blooming lilac, which is very good for hedges and screens. 
Can be trimmed any time and any height. 12-18 in. plants 30c each; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. 
